COVID status ‘stable’ in Egypt, new China’s mutant not detected yet: Health Ministry – Egypt Today

COVID status ‘stable’ in Egypt, new China’s mutant not detected yet: Health Ministry – Egypt Today

CAIRO - 4 January 2023: The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that the epidemiological situation of Corona is stable, and no new mutants of the virus have been detected that pose a danger.

The ministry noted that winter is the most active season for viruses that infect the respiratory system, stressing the importance of obtaining vaccines such as Corona, influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.

Dr. Hossam Hosni, head of the scientific committee to combat corona at the Ministry of Health and Population, said that the epidemiological situation is completely stable, and no new mutants of the virus have been detected, and the new mutant appeared in China has not been detected in Egypt until now.

He said that there is a great expansion in vaccinations for corona and influenza, which contributes to the blockade of the virus, adding "that the recently detected mutants are rapidly spreading, but less dangerous."

Dr. Hossam Hosni, head of the Supreme Committee to Combat Corona at the Ministry of Health and Population, explained that 18% of the Corona virus in China and America had the “Omicron” mutation, but the symptoms are less, and the respiratory system and intensive care are infected and do not lead to pneumonia.

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